Wines made from Merlot grapes of Okanagan Valley - Page 2
Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Okanagan Valley.
More informations about the variety Merlot
Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.
More informations about the region of British Columbia
The Okanagan Valley is one of six Designated Viticultural Areas in the Canadian province of British Columbia. The DryClimate in this "pocket desert" produces some unique wines made from Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay. There is now an almost even split between white and red grapes planted, with Merlot the most common variety. Ice wine can be produced in the Okanagan Valley but the necessary temperatures are not as consistent as on the east coast, where the winters are much colder.
What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?
- MicrobioPresent in 32% of Merlot
- VegetalPresent in 17% of Merlot
- Citrus fruitPresent in 14% of Merlot
- Tree fruitPresent in 14% of Merlot
- Dried fruitPresent in 6% of Merlot
- Tropical fruitPresent in 2% of Merlot
- FloralPresent in 1% of Merlot